Internet sales tax clears state House committee

September 11, 2013 | MPRN
Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, large
online retailers like Amazon don’t have to collect sales tax from customers in
Michigan. The legislation would – at least in theory - force out-of-state
companies to collect the sales tax.

Representative
Jeff Farrington abstained from voting on the bill. He says it may be a step in
the right direction…

“But, to me, I
try to look at, what’s the best overall policy? And that’s the one that’s at
the federal level. And I would urge Congress to move on it.”

State
House Speaker Jase Bolger has not committed to holding a vote on the measure.
He says he’s “frustrated” that Congress has not acted on the issue.